Oligoclase and Jadeite Physical Properties

Oligoclase

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.673.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Oligoclase and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Oligoclase 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 Oligoclase and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Oligoclase- Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Oligoclase and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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