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Pyromorphite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Pyromorphite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite and Jade chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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