Home
Gemstones


Kunzite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Kunzite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Jadeite chemical formula.

Compare Gems for Taurus

Kunzite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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

Taurus Gems

Taurus Gems

» More Taurus Gems

Compare Gems for Taurus

» More Compare Gems for Taurus