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Sellaite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sellaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

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

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Sellaite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sellaite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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