Jadeite and Inderite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Inderite

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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

3.28-3.38

1.79

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jadeite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.