Peridot and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
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
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.