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Leucophanite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7   

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

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Leucophanite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Jade chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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