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Jadeite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.28-3.386.5-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery, Fibrous
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Good on [110]
Imperfect- [10 1 1]

Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

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