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Jade and Witherite Physical Properties


Witherite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
4.27-4.35   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
{010} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
BaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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