Home
×

Jade
Jade

Aquamarine
Aquamarine



ADD
Compare
X
Jade
X
Aquamarine

Jade and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Be3Al2SiO6

Jade and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Jade and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

Let Others Know
×