Quartz Smoky 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
7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Quartz Smoky and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Quartz Smoky 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 Smoky and Jade chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Quartz Smoky and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Quartz Smoky and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Quartz Smoky and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Quartz Smoky is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.