Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Jade

Chrome-Chalcedony

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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

2.90-3.382.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.