Chiastolite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Chiastolite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Chiastolite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.