Garnet and Jadeite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.333.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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