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Jadeite and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-79
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.