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Jade and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.