1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.032.90-3.38
1
7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6