Sarcopside and Jade Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sarcopside and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Jade Specific Gravity

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