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Zinnwaldite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
-  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Zinnwaldite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Jade chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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