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Larvikite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Larvikite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Jade chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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