Ekanite and Jade Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ekanite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ekanite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.
