Jade and Marialite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.50
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {100} and {110}
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)
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.