Prasiolite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.65
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
3,1
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Prasiolite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Prasiolite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.