Periclase and Jadeite Physical Properties

Periclase

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Periclase and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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