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Langbeinite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Langbeinite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Jade chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Langbeinite and Jade Specific Gravity

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