Kainite and Jade Physical Properties

Kainite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.152.90-3.38

1 7.18

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

2.5-36-7

2 10

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.

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

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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.