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Chrome-Chalcedony and Jade Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Chrome-Chalcedony and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Chrome-Chalcedony and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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