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Jade and Zektzerite 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
2.79
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{100} and {010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Zektzerite- LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jade and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.