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Jade and Hibonite Physical Properties

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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
2.90-3.383.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Jade and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Jade and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.