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Ludlamite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Ludlamite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Jade chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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