Chrysocolla and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
none
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Chrysocolla and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Chrysocolla and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.