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Sinhalite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Sinhalite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sinhalite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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