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Phosphophyllite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Phosphophyllite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Jade chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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