Jadeite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.