Jadeite and Anglesite Physical Properties

Jadeite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Anglesite 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 Jadeite and Anglesite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Jadeite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.