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Gaspeite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gaspeite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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