Sylvite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Sylvite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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