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Jade and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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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.

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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.

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