Home
Gemstones


Fire Opal and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.97-2.22  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Fire Opal and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal and Jade chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Fire Opal and Jade Specific Gravity

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

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones