Jadeite and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
3.177
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.