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Jet and Achroite Physical Properties


Jet
Achroite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
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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Jet and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and Achroite 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 Jet and Achroite chemical formula.

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Jet and Achroite Specific Gravity

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

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