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Jade and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Pyromorphite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
6.5-7.1  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Jade and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

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Jade and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.

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