Tinaksite and Jade Physical Properties

Tinaksite

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

2.822.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Tinaksite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Tinaksite and Jade Specific Gravity

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