Turquoise and Jade Physical Properties

Turquoise

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Soluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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

Turquoise and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Turquoise and Jade Specific Gravity

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