Jadeite and Microcline Physical Properties

Jadeite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.38

2.55-2.63

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Jadeite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Jadeite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.