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Amethyst and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

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

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Amethyst and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Jade chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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