Jade and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
BeAl 2 O 4
Jade and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Jade and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.