Hypersthene and Jadeite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.4 Solubility

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1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.7 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.28-3.38

1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

2.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Good on [110]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7

2 10

2.11 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hypersthene and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Hypersthene and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hypersthene and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hypersthene and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hypersthene is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.