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Jadeite and Hyalite 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
3.28-3.38Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jadeite and Hyalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Hyalite 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 Hyalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jadeite and Hyalite Specific Gravity

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