Jade and Hibschite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.05-3.08
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Hibschite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Hibschite 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 Hibschite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Jade and Hibschite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hibschite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hibschite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Hibschite is 3.05-3.08.