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Vesuvianite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Vesuvianite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Jade chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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