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Edenite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Edenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Edenite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.