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Jade and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Jade and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hackmanite 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 Jade and Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Jade and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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