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Jadeite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Splintery, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good on [110]  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Jadeite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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