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Sard and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.633.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sard and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

Sard and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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