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Sylvite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

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

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Sylvite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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