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Celestine and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Celestine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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