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Jade and Alunite Physical Properties

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

Jade and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Alunite 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 Jade and Alunite chemical formula.

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

Jade and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.