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Sonolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Sonolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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