Jade and Hambergite Physical Properties

Jade

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jade and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.