Weloganite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Weloganite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.223.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Weloganite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Weloganite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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