Jade and Hambergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.33-2.37
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
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.
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.