Stolzite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Stolzite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Jadeite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Stolzite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.