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Jadeite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.90-3.40   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Jadeite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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