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Scorodite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Scorodite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Scorodite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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