Hypersthene and Jade Physical Properties

Hypersthene

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

3.45-3.552.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Hypersthene and Jade Specific Gravity

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