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Prasiolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
3,1  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Prasiolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Jade chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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