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Jadeite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jadeite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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