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Jade and Rossmanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jade and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.