Jadeite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Aragonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Dilute acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38

2.93-2.96

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jadeite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.