Jadeite and Marcasite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Marcasite 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 Marcasite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Marcasite- FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 4.80-4.90 whereas that of Marcasite is 4.80-4.90.