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Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grandidierite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grandidierite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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