Jade and Verdelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Jade and Verdelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Jade and Verdelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.