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Kainite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Kainite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Jade chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.