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Jadeite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Jadeite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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

Jadeite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.