Morganite and Jade Physical Properties

Morganite

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

2.71-2.90

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Morganite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Morganite and Jade Specific Gravity

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