Jade and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jade and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.