Jade and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.