Jade and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Jade and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Jade and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.