Home
Gemstones


Jade and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
1.993   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Jade and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Jade and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones