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Fibrolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Fibrolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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