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Jade and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Phosgenite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
6.13  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jade and Phosgenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.

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Jade and Phosgenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.

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