Jade and Verdite Physical Properties

Jade

Verdite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.80-3.0

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Jade and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Verdite 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 Verdite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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Jade and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.