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Jadeite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.28-3.38
Splintery, Fibrous
Good on [110]
6.5-7
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.90-3.14
Conchoidal, Uneven
Imperfect; basal
7.5-8
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

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