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Carnelian and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Carnelian Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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.

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