Serpentine and Jadeite Physical Properties

Serpentine

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.623.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Serpentine and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Serpentine and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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