Jade and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect {010}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.