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Jade and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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