Jadeite and Bixbite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
  
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Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
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Cleavage
Good on [110]
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Jadeite and Bixbite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Jadeite and Bixbite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Bixbite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Bixbite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is Not Available whereas that of Bixbite is Not Available.