Jade and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.