Jade and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.56
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{010} Good
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Realgar Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Realgar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.