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Jadeite and Uvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.97-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
{1011} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.