Jadeite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Fuchsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.77-2.88

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Perfect basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jadeite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.