Pietersite and Jade Physical Properties

Pietersite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Pietersite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Pietersite and Jade Specific Gravity

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