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Jade and Labradorite Physical Properties


Labradorite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.69-2.72  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8  

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Jade and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Labradorite 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 Jade and Labradorite chemical formula.

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Jade and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.

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