Agate and Jade Physical Properties

Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Agate and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Agate and Jade Specific Gravity

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