Jadeite and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Simpsonite

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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

3.28-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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