Jadeite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.69-2.72
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Jadeite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite and Labradorite 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 Jadeite and Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Jadeite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.