Jade and Strontianite 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
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Jade and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.