Jadeite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.30-2.50
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect on (001)
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Apophyllite 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 Jadeite and Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.