Jade and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.