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Jacinth and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Jacinth and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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