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Phosgenite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Phosgenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.13  
3.28-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Fibrous  

Cleavage
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}  
Good on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Phosgenite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosgenite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Phosgenite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phosgenite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phosgenite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phosgenite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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