Jadeite and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{???} Good
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jadeite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jadeite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.