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Magnesite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Magnesite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5  
6-7  

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

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Magnesite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Jade chemical formula.

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Magnesite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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