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Jadeite and Whitlockite Physical Properties

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
3.28-3.383.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.