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Milarite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.52-2.60
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Milarite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Milarite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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