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Jade and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
4.014  

Fracture
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  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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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.

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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.

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