Jade and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

Jade

Tigers Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO₂

Jade and Tigers Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Tigers 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 Tigers Eye chemical formula.

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

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Jade and Tigers Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Tigers Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Tigers Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Tigers Eye is 2.58-2.64.