Jade and Galena Physical Properties

Jade

Galena

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.386.23

1 7.18

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

6-72.5-2.75

2 10

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

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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.