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Peridot and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
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  

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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.

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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.

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