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Sunstone and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
001  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Sunstone and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Jade chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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