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Jadeite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Jadeite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Jadeite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.