Jade and Hureaulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.19
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Hureaulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Hureaulite 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 Hureaulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hureaulite- Mn2+5(PO 4) 2(PO 3OH) 2 · 4H 2O)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Hureaulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Hureaulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Hureaulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.19 whereas that of Hureaulite is 3.19.