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Jadeite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.385.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.