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Hiddenite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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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
3.15-3.213.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hiddenite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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