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Jade and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.85
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrargyrite- Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.