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Lepidocrocite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Lepidocrocite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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