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Hypersthene and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

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

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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.

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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.

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