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Pyromorphite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Pyromorphite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.5-7.1   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Imperfect- [10 1 1]   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Pyromorphite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyromorphite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Pyromorphite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Pyromorphite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Pyromorphite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Pyromorphite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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