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Unakite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Unakite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.85-3.20   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

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

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Unakite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Unakite 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 Unakite and Jade chemical formula.

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Unakite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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