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Sussexite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sussexite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30   
2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6-7   

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

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Sussexite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sussexite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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