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Chrysocolla and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
none  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chrysocolla and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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