Jadeite and Poldervaartite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.91
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
None
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Jadeite and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.