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Diamond and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diamond and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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