Jade and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
3.50-3.53
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
10
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
C
  
Jade and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Jade and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.