Jadeite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Jeremejevite

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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

3.28-3.31

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6.5-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.