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Jade and Pyrite Physical Properties


Pyrite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.00-5.20  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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