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Wardite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Wardite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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