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Jade and Pyrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.00-5.20
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
FeS 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Pyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyrite 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 chemical formula.

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

Jade and Pyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.00-5.20 whereas that of Pyrite is 5.00-5.20.