Jade and Hematite Physical Properties

Jade

Hematite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.385.00-5.30

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jade and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jade and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.