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Jade and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
1.847-1.852  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Poor to indistinct on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-3  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Jade and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Jade and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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