Mohawkite and Jade Physical Properties

Mohawkite

Jade

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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

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mohawkite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Mohawkite and Jade Specific Gravity

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