Jade and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.