Jadeite and Pollucite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Pollucite- (Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jadeite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.