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Jade and Leucite Physical Properties


Leucite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.45-2.50  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Poor on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

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Jade and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.

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