Jade and Natrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.20-2.26
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Natrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Natrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.