Jadeite and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.74-2.76
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.