Jadeite and Moldavite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Moldavite

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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

3.28-3.382.32-2.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Jadeite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Jadeite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.