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Seraphinite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Seraphinite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Jade chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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