Childrenite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Childrenite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Childrenite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.