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Wax Opal and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Wax Opal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
None  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Wax Opal and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Wax Opal 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 Wax Opal and Jade chemical formula.

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Wax Opal and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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