Anorthoclase and Jadeite Physical Properties

Anorthoclase

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.623.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Anorthoclase and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anorthoclase and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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