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Jade and Star Ruby 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
2.90-3.383.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Star Ruby- Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jade and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.