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Amber and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Amber and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Jade chemical formula.

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Amber and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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