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Jade and Anglesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Anglesite 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 Jade and Anglesite chemical formula.

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

Jade and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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