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Jade and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   
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Jade and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Jade and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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