Turquoise and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Turquoise and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.