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Amethyst and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amethyst and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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