Microcline and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
6-7
  
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
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.