Jadeite and Childrenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
3.06-3.25
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jadeite and Childrenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jadeite and Childrenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.