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Jadeite and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-710
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Jadeite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Jadeite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.