Jadeite and Microlite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Microlite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.28-3.385.5

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery, Fibrous

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110]

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Microlite 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 Microlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Jadeite and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.