Vlasovite and Jade Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Jade Specific Gravity

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