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Wulfenite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wulfenite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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