Romanchite and Jade Physical Properties

Romanchite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.70-4.742.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Romanchite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Romanchite 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 Romanchite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Romanchite and Jade Specific Gravity

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