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Scolecite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Scolecite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Jade chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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