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Jadeite and Zincite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.385.50-5.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Zincite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Zincite Specific Gravity

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