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Lamprophyre and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Lamprophyre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
-  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Lamprophyre and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre and Jade 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 Lamprophyre and Jade chemical formula.

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Lamprophyre and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lamprophyre and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lamprophyre and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lamprophyre is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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