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Jade and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.32-3.43   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
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Jade and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

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Jade and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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