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Hibonite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Hibonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Hibonite and Jade Specific Gravity

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