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Moldavite and Jade Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.32-2.38
ConchoidalWalter Schumann
None
5.5
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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2.90-3.38
Splintery
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
6-7
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Moldavite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Jade chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite Vs Jade during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is whereas that of Jade is .