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Jadeite and Achroite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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-  

Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Jadeite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Achroite 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 Jadeite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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