Jade and Hauyne Physical Properties

Jade

Hauyne

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Gelatinises in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.4-2.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Jade and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

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Jade and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.