Carnallite and Jade Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.6
  
2.90-3.38
  
Fracture
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Cleavage
None
  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
6-7
  
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.