Jadeite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Jadeite

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.381.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jadeite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Jadeite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.