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Jet and Jadeite Physical Properties


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Jadeite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
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Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jet and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Jet and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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