Jadeite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Hardystonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.396-3.443

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

[001] good, [100] and [110] fair

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Jadeite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Hardystonite 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 Jadeite and Hardystonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Jadeite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.