Jadeite and Periclase Physical Properties

Jadeite

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jadeite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jadeite and Periclase Specific Gravity

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