Jadeite and Mohawkite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Mohawkite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.