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Wernerite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Wernerite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Jade chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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