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Violane and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.28-3.38   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Violane and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Violane and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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