Wernerite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Wernerite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Wernerite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.