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Jadeite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Zinnwaldite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Elastic   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.9-3.1   

Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
Perfect basal {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3.5-4.0   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Jadeite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.

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