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Sphalerite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

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

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Sphalerite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Jade chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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