Opal Australia and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
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1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Opal Australia and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia and Jade chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Opal Australia and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Opal Australia and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Opal Australia and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Opal Australia is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.