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Jadeite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
5.9  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Jadeite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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