Jade and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.