Jade vs Tourmaline

Property Jade Tourmaline
Category Semi-Precious Gems Semi-Precious Gems
Primary Color green various
Mohs Hardness 6.0–7.0 7.0–7.5
Specific Gravity 2.9 2.85
Refractive Index 1.6 1.614
Crystal System Monoclinic Trigonal
Luster — Vitreous
Chemical Formula — —
Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct) Moderate ($50-500/ct)
Daily Wear No Sí

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