Vanadinite and Jade Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Vanadinite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Vanadinite and Jade Specific Gravity

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