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Jade and Willemite Physical Properties


Willemite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.89-4.18  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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Jade and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.

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