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Jadeite and Iddingsite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.28-3.38
Splintery, Fibrous
Good on [110]
6.5-7
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.5-2.8
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{???} Perfect
3
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)

Jadeite and Iddingsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Iddingsite Specific Gravity

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