Langbeinite and Jade Physical Properties

Langbeinite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Slowly dissolves in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

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

3.5-46-7

2 10

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.

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

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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.