Jadeite and Prase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
  
2.64-2.69
  
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Good on [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Jadeite and Prase Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jadeite and Prase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.