Chondrodite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Good on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite and Jadeite 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 Chondrodite and Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chondrodite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.