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Prismatine and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

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

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Prismatine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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