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Chalcedony and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.28-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcedony and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.