Jade and Zincite Physical Properties

Jade

Zincite

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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

2.90-3.385.50-5.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.