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Jadeite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Fibrous
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110]
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.