Tinaksite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.823.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinaksite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Tinaksite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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