Jade and Lepidolite Physical Properties

Jade

Lepidolite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.80-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{001} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Jade Vs Turquoise

Jade Vs Peridot

Jade Vs Tourmaline

Jade and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.