Zincite and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90
3.28-3.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Good on [110]
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zincite and Jadeite 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 Zincite and Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zincite and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zincite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zincite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zincite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.