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Jade and Andean Opal Physical Properties


Andean Opal and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
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Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
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Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
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Jade and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

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Jade and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.

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