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Jade and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Langbeinite is .

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