Jade and Lizardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.55
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Not Available
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Lizardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Lizardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.