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Jade and Sodalite 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
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Jade and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Jade and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.