Tavorite and Jade Physical Properties

Tavorite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.322.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tavorite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Tavorite and Jade Specific Gravity

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