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Vanadinite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Vanadinite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Vanadinite and Jade Specific Gravity

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