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Jade and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.15-3.21  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
1,2 prismatic  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
LiAlSi2O6  

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Jade and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Jade and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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