Jadeite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Jadeite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Jadeite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.