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Hambergite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Hambergite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Jade chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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