Friedelite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.19
3.28-3.38
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Good on [110]
Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Friedelite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Friedelite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Friedelite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Friedelite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.