Jade and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
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)
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.