Jadeite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Imperfect; basal
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(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.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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 and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.