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Jade and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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