Garnet and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Garnet and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Garnet and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.