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Jade and Tigers Eye Physical Properties

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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
2.90-3.38
2.58-2.64
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
6-7
6.5-7
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

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.