Jade and Aragonite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.
