Jadeite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Weloganite

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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

3.28-3.383.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.