Home
×

Wulfenite
Wulfenite

Jade
Jade



ADD
Compare
X
Wulfenite
X
Jade

Wulfenite and Jade Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Wulfenite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Wulfenite and Jade Specific Gravity

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