Jadeite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Jadeite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.383.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Jadeite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Rhodolite 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 Jadeite and Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Jadeite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.