Alexandrite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Alexandrite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Alexandrite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.