Sulfur and Jadeite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sulfur and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sulfur and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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