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Smaragdite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

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

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Smaragdite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Jade chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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