Jade and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Jade

Rhodolite

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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

2.90-3.383.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Jade and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rhodolite 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 Jade and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jade and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.