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Jade and Langbeinite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
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1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.