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Jade and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
3.09   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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.

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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.

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