Jade and Ludlamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.1-3.2
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Ludlamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Ludlamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.