Microcline and Jade Physical Properties

Microcline

Jade

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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

2.55-2.632.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Microcline and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Jade 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 Microcline and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Microcline and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.