1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.4 Durability
Not Available
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1.6 Specific Gravity
3.48-3.602.90-3.38
1
7.18
1.16 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.17 Cleavage
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.18 Mohs Hardness
1.19 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6