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Jadeite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Jadeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38   
2.56-2.75   

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

Cleavage
Good on [110]   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
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Jadeite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Feldspar chemical formula.

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Jadeite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

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

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