Lepidolite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Lepidolite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Lepidolite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lepidolite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lepidolite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lepidolite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.