Amber and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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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