Jade and Rutilated Quartz Physical Properties

Jade

Rutilated Quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.382.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

Jade and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO₂ Rutile: TiO2

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Jade and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.