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Jade and Lepidolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.80-2.90
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
6-7
2.5
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.

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.