Mimetite and Jade Physical Properties

Mimetite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.102.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Mimetite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite and Jade 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 Mimetite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Mimetite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mimetite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mimetite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mimetite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.