Gaspeite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Gaspeite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Gaspeite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.