Home
Gemstones


Moonstone and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Moonstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.60  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Moonstone and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Moonstone 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 Moonstone and Jade chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Moonstone and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moonstone and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moonstone and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moonstone is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones