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Jade and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.