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Anorthoclase and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Anorthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.56-2.62   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Anorthoclase and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Jade chemical formula.

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Anorthoclase and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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