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Jadeite and Agate Physical Properties


Agate and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.60-2.64   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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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 and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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