Zultanite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Zultanite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zultanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zultanite 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 Zultanite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Zultanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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