Leucophanite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Leucophanite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Leucophanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Leucophanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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