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Feldspar and Jade 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
2.56-2.752.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Feldspar and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Jade chemical formula.

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

Feldspar and Jade Specific Gravity

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