Jadeite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Amazonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi₃O₈

Jadeite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Jadeite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.