Jade and Achroite Physical Properties

Jade

Achroite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.90-3.40

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Jade and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Achroite 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 Jade and Achroite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Jade and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.