Aquamarine and Jadeite Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.803.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aquamarine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Aquamarine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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