Jadeite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Hexagonite

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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

3.28-3.382.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.