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Jade and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.