Jadeite and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on [110]
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.