Sogdianite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Sogdianite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Sogdianite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sogdianite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sogdianite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sogdianite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.