Tortoiseshell and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.25-1.35
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
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Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Tortoiseshell and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Jadeite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tortoiseshell and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tortoiseshell and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tortoiseshell and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tortoiseshell is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.