Vishnevite and Jade Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Jade Specific Gravity

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