Hyalite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Hyalite and Jade Chemical Formula
While comparing Hyalite 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 Hyalite and Jade chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hyalite- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Hyalite and Jade Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hyalite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hyalite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hyalite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.