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Agate and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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