Home
×

Spodumene
Spodumene

Jade
Jade



ADD
Compare
X
Spodumene
X
Jade

Spodumene and Jade Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Spodumene and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Spodumene and Jade Specific Gravity

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