Jasper and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Indiscernible
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Jasper and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Jasper and Jade 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 Jasper and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Jasper and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jasper and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jasper and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jasper is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.