Jade and Pezzottaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.90-3.14
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Imperfect; basal
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.