Hercynite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Hercynite

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.393.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hercynite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite and Jadeite 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 Hercynite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hercynite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.