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Jadeite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Jadeite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Jadeite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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