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Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet Physical Properties


Hessonite Garnet and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
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Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
Good on [110]   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet 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 Hessonite Garnet chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hessonite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is Not Available whereas that of Hessonite Garnet is Not Available.

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