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Legrandite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Legrandite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Jade chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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