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Jadeite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.28-3.335
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.