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Mottramite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None observed  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Mottramite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Jade chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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