Jadeite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Ettringite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Partially soluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.381.77

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Perfect on {10 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jadeite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.