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Jade and Hollandite 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
2.90-3.38
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Jade and Hollandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Hollandite 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 Hollandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16

Jade and Hollandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hollandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hollandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.05 whereas that of Hollandite is 5.05.