Hyacinth and Jade Physical Properties

Hyacinth

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.732.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.10 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.11 Cleavage

Not Available

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.12 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-7

2 10

1.22 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Hyacinth and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Hyacinth and Jade Specific Gravity

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