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Jade and Sunstone 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
2.90-3.38
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Jade and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Jade and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.