Jade and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties

Jade

Phosphosiderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.38

2.74-2.76

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Jade and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Jade and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.