Verdite and Jade Physical Properties

Verdite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Verdite and Jade Specific Gravity

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