Jade and Uvarovite Physical Properties

Jade and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.