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Jadeite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6.5-7   

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

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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.

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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.

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