Jade and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.78
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.