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Orbicular jasper and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

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

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Orbicular jasper and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Jade chemical formula.

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Orbicular jasper and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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