Thulite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Thulite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Thulite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.