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Jade and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on {100} and {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Jade and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Jade and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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