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Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ag

Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.