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Jadeite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Leucophanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
Not Available   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Jadeite and Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Leucophanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.

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