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Xonotlite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.722.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Xonotlite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Xonotlite and Jade Specific Gravity

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