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Jade and Periclase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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