Rhodolite and Jadeite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Jadeite

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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

3.843.28-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Good on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rhodolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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

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Rhodolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodolite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodolite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodolite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.