Jade and Creedite Physical Properties

Jade and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.