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Tavorite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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