Hexagonite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Hexagonite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Hexagonite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.