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Smithsonite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Smithsonite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite and Jade 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 Smithsonite and Jade chemical formula.

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Smithsonite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Smithsonite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Smithsonite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Smithsonite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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