Vishnevite and Jade 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
  
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
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.