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Jadeite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

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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
3.28-3.383.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.