Verdite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-7
  
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
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.