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Wardite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Wardite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Jade chemical formula.

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Wardite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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