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Jadeite 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
3.28-3.383.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Jadeite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Jadeite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

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