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Moss Agate and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Moss Agate and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Jade 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 Moss Agate and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Moss Agate and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.