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Jadeite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
1.79   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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