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Glaucophane and Jadeite Physical Properties

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
3-3.15
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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