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Jade and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Jade and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sodalite 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 Jade and Sodalite chemical formula.

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Jade and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.

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