Jade and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.