Jade and Vivianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.64-2.70
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
(e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{010} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Vivianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Vivianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.