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Phosgenite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Phosgenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite and Jade chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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