Magnetite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.2

3.28-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

None

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Magnetite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Magnetite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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