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Ammolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Ammolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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