Jade and Witherite Physical Properties

Jade

Witherite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.384.27-4.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{010} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Witherite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jade and Witherite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.