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Lavrovite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Lavrovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38   

Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

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

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Lavrovite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite and Jade chemical formula.

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Lavrovite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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