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Variscite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Variscite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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