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Jade and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

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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
2.65-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.