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Crystal Quartz and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Crystal Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.28-3.38   

Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Crystal Quartz and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Crystal Quartz 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 Crystal Quartz and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Crystal Quartz and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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