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Jade and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
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Jade and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.