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Jade and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
SiO2

Jade and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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

Jade and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

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