Jade and Marialite Physical Properties

Jade

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.38

2.50

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jade and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.