Albite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Albite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Albite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.