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Jadeite and Powellite Physical Properties


Powellite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
4.23   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
{111} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMoO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Jadeite and Powellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Powellite 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 Powellite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Powellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Powellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Powellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 4.23 whereas that of Powellite is 4.23.

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