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Rhodolite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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