Larvikite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Larvikite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.593.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Larvikite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Larvikite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larvikite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larvikite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larvikite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.