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Serpentine and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Serpentine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.44-2.62  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Serpentine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Jade chemical formula.

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Serpentine and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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