Jadeite and Papagoite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Papagoite

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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

3.28-3.383.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Imperfect in one direction

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jadeite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.