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Lepidocrocite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-7  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Jade chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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