Umbalite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Umbalite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Umbalite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.