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Jade and Kunzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
LiAlSi2O6

Jade and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Jade and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.