Sulphur and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08
2.90-3.38
Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Sulphur and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Sulphur and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulphur and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulphur and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulphur is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.