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Citrine and Jade Physical Properties

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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
2.652.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Citrine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Jade chemical formula.

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

Citrine and Jade Specific Gravity

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