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Jade and Zoisite 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
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Jade and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Jade and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.