1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Solubility
Not Available
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1.5 Durability
Not Available
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1.8 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.102.90-3.38
1
7.18
1.16 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.17 Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.18 Mohs Hardness
1.19 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6