Corundum and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Corundum and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Corundum and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.