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Leucophanite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite 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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3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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