Adularia and Jade Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6
6-7
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Adularia and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Adularia and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.
