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Hardystonite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Hardystonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Hardystonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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