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Weloganite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Weloganite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Jade chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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