Jadeite and Creedite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.70
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Creedite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Creedite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.