Jadeite and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect {010}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jadeite and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Jadeite and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.