Jade and Falcons Eye Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
2.58-2.64
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Jade and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Jade and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.