Peridot and Jade Physical Properties

Peridot

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

1.54-1.552.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Peridot and Jade Specific Gravity

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