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Zektzerite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Zektzerite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Jade chemical formula.

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Zektzerite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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