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Pyrite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Pyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.20  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {001}; partings on {011} and {111}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

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

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Pyrite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrite 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 Pyrite and Jade chemical formula.

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Pyrite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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