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