Heliodor and Jade Physical Properties

Heliodor and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Jade chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Heliodor- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Heliodor and Jade Specific Gravity

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