Jade and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.30-2.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on (001)
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.