Jade and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Anorthoclase 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 Jade and Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Jade and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.