Jade and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
1.58-1.60
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{011} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Mellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Mellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.