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Carnallite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.62.90-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Carnallite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnallite 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 Carnallite and Jade chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Carnallite and Jade Specific Gravity

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