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Jadeite and Cavansite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Jadeite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Jadeite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.