Jade and Zoisite Physical Properties

Jade

Zoisite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.90-3.383.20-3.50

1 7.18

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Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

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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)

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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.