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Jadeite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
4.014   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Jadeite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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