Anglesite and Jade Physical Properties

Anglesite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.30-6.392.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

[001] good, [210] distinct

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anglesite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Anglesite and Jade Specific Gravity

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