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Tinaksite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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