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Jadeite and Wavellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.4 Durability
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1.6 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.36
Amber
1 7.18
2.4 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
2.5 Cleavage
Good on [110]
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
2.6 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
2.9 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.