Jadeite and Diaspore Physical Properties

Jadeite

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jadeite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jadeite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.