Jade and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Jade

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Jade and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Jade and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.