Soapstone and Jade Physical Properties

Soapstone

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Soapstone and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Soapstone 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 Soapstone and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Soapstone and Jade Specific Gravity

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