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Alunite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Alunite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Alunite 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 Alunite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Alunite and Jade Specific Gravity

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