Wavellite and Jade Physical Properties

Wavellite

Jade

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.362.90-3.38

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous

Splintery

Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wavellite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Wavellite and Jade Specific Gravity

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