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Zoisite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.503.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite 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 Zoisite and Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zoisite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.