Malachite and Jade Physical Properties

Malachite

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.25-4.102.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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

Malachite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Malachite and Jade Specific Gravity

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