Jade and Fluorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaF2
Jade and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Jade and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.