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Kainite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Kainite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.15   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001}, perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Kainite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Kainite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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