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Jade and Galena Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
6.23
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-2.75
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
PbS

Jade and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Galena- PbS

Jade and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.