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Hexagonite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
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  

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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.

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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.

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