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Jade and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.