Kurnakovite and Jade Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8522.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Nephrite: Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ Jadeite: NaAlSi₂O₆

Kurnakovite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Jade Specific Gravity

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