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Quartz and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Quartz and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Quartz and Jade Specific Gravity

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