Jade and Rutile Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.90-3.384.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Jade and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.