Pyrope and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Pyrope and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Pyrope and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyrope and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyrope and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyrope is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.