Petalite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Petalite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.403.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, poor on {201} with 38.5° angle between the two

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Petalite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Petalite 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 Petalite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Petalite- LiAlSi 4O 10Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Petalite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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