Garnet Malaia and Jadeite Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

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

Not Available3.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet Malaia and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Garnet Malaia and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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