Zircon and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
6-7
  
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
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.