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Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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