Jadeite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jadeite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jadeite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.