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Kurnakovite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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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.

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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.

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