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Turquoise and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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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.

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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.

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