Jadeite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Jadeite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jadeite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.