Jade and Hematite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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)
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.