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Jadeite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Lamellar, Splintery  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
4  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
FeAs  

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Jadeite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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