Prismatine and Jade Physical Properties

Prismatine

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

3.342.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Prismatine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Prismatine and Jade Specific Gravity

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