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Microcline and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Microcline and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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