Jade and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.