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Vishnevite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

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

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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.

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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.

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