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Jadeite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.381.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Jadeite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Jadeite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.