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Jade and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Jade and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.

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