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Quartz and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Quartz and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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