Jade and Hawks Eye Physical Properties

Jade

Hawks Eye

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.38Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Jade and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Jade and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.