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Ruby and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
2.90-3.38   

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

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
9   
6-7   

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

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Ruby and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Jade chemical formula.

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Ruby and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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