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Phosphosiderite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Phosphosiderite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Jade chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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