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Lawsonite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Lawsonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Jade chemical formula.

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

Lawsonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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