Jadeite and Selenite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Selenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Selenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.