Jadeite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-3
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.