Chrysoprase and Jade Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.642.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

None

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Chrysoprase and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Chrysoprase and Jade Specific Gravity

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