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Agate and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.28-3.38   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Agate and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Jadeite chemical formula.

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Agate and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

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