Home
Gemstones


Jade and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.50  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Distinct on {100} and {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

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

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones