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Jadeite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Sulphur and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.05-2.08   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
Good on [110]   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Jadeite and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.

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