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Galena and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Galena Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.23   
2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75   
6-7   

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

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Galena and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena 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 Galena and Jade chemical formula.

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Galena and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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