Jade and Spessartine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.12-4.18
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Spessartine Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jade and Spessartine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.