Jade and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.45
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.