Jadeite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Jadeite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO₂

Jadeite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Jadeite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.