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Sulfur and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
S8  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Sulfur and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Jade chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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