Jadeite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jadeite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.