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Jet and Jade Physical Properties


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Jade and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-7  

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

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Jet and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and Jade 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 Jet and Jade chemical formula.

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Jet and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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