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Jade and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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