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Chalcedony and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Chalcedony and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Jade chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Jade Specific Gravity

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