Jadeite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.