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Jadeite and Agate Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.28-3.38
Splintery, Fibrous
Good on [110]
6.5-7
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.60-2.64
Conchoidal
Indiscernible
6.5-7
SiO2

Jadeite and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Agate 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 Jadeite and Agate chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite Vs Agate during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is whereas that of Agate is .