Carnelian and Jade Physical Properties

Carnelian

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.64

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Carnelian and Jade Specific Gravity

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