Jade and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.