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Jade and Pyrite Marcasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.9-5.2
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Pyrite Marcasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyrite Marcasite 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 Pyrite Marcasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Pyrite Marcasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyrite Marcasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyrite Marcasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.9-5.2 whereas that of Pyrite Marcasite is 4.9-5.2.