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Jade and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.78  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Jade and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Jade and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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