Jade and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.