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Jade and Scolecite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.