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Humite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.322.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Humite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Humite and Jade Specific Gravity

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