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Sillimanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Splintery   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sillimanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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