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Jadeite and Chrysotile Physical Properties


Chrysotile and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Fibrous   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5-4.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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