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Villiaumite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Villiaumite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Jade chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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