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Jade and Spodumene Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
LiAlSi2O6

Jade and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Jade and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.