Jadeite and Marialite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Marialite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38

2.50

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Distinct on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jadeite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.