Hyacinth and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hyacinth and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyacinth and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hyacinth and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyacinth and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyacinth and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyacinth is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.