Citrine vs Jadeite jade
Citrine is harder (Mohs 7) than Jadeite jade (Mohs 6.5–7), so it resists scratching better; Jadeite jade is softer than quartz dust (7) and needs more care in everyday rings.
Jadeite jade has the higher refractive index (1.66 vs 1.544–1.553), which a refractometer can use to separate them.
Jadeite jade is denser (SG 3.34 vs 2.65); a jadeite jade of the same size weighs about 26% more.
Advertisement
Ad space (in-content)
| Property | Citrine | Jadeite jade |
|---|---|---|
| Species / material | Quartz | Jadeite (pyroxene) |
| Mohs hardness | 7 | 6.5–7 |
| Refractive index | 1.544–1.553 | 1.66 |
| Specific gravity | 2.65 | 3.34 |
| Crystal system | Trigonal | Monoclinic (aggregate) |
| Birefringence | 0.009 | Not usually measurable |
Values are typical ranges from standard gemmological references; individual stones can vary.
Test it yourself
More comparisons
Diamond vs CitrineDiamond vs Jadeite jadeRuby vs CitrineRuby vs Jadeite jadeSapphire vs CitrineSapphire vs Jadeite jadeEmerald vs CitrineEmerald vs Jadeite jadeAquamarine vs CitrineAquamarine vs Jadeite jadeMorganite vs CitrineMorganite vs Jadeite jadeAlexandrite vs CitrineAlexandrite vs Jadeite jadeSpinel vs CitrineSpinel vs Jadeite jade