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Sonolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sonolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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