Rhodolite and Jade Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Jade

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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

3.842.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Jade 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 Rhodolite and Jade chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

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Rhodolite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.