Jade and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.51-2.63
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Fibrous
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Jade and Chrysotile Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Jade and Chrysotile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.