Scorodite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Scorodite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorodite and Jadeite 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 Scorodite and Jadeite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Scorodite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.