Jade and Ekanite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{101} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Ekanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Ekanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.
