Pleonast and Jade Physical Properties

Pleonast

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

Not Available

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pleonast and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Pleonast and Jade Specific Gravity

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