Jade and Galena Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
6.23
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2.5-2.75
  
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.