Jade and Schorlomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.77-3.93
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Schorlomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Schorlomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.