Peridot and Jadeite Physical Properties

Peridot

Jadeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.553.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Peridot and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Jadeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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