Piemontite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Piemontite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [100] distinct

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Piemontite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Piemontite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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