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Amazonite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amazonite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite and Jadeite 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 Amazonite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Amazonite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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