Jade and Analcime Physical Properties

Jade

Analcime

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.24-2.29

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Very poor [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Jade and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.