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Selenite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Selenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Jade chemical formula.

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Selenite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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