Gahnite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Gahnite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.623.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gahnite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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