Jade and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
4.27-4.35
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Jade and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.