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Willemite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Willemite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Willemite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Jade chemical formula.

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Willemite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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