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Turquoise and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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