Zircon and Jade Physical Properties

Zircon

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.90-3.38

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

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

Zircon and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Zircon and Jade Specific Gravity

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