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Jadeite and Neptunite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.19-3.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.