Jadeite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Jadeite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.382.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jadeite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jadeite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.