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Jadeite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Vanadinite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
6.8-7.1  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
C20H36  

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Jadeite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.

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