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Jade and Vishnevite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
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1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Vishnevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Vishnevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Vishnevite is Not Available.