Jade and Riebeckite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
3.28-3.44
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5.0-6.0
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
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Jade and Riebeckite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Riebeckite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.