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Rubellite Tourmaline and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Rubellite Tourmaline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
None   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6-7   

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

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Rubellite Tourmaline and Jade chemical formula.

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Rubellite Tourmaline and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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