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Proustite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.643.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Proustite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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