Jade and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{???} Good
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.