Jade and Amethyst Physical Properties

Jade

Amethyst

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in common solvents

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Jade and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Amethyst 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 Jade and Amethyst chemical formula.

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

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Jade and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.