Carnelian and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
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
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.