Sinhalite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Sinhalite

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

3.46-3.503.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sinhalite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sinhalite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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