Jade and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.55-4.33
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-7
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Jade and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Jade and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.