Kutnohorite and Jade Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Jade

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.122.90-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

1 or 2,2 prismatic.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-46-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kutnohorite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Jade chemical formula.

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

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Kutnohorite and Jade Specific Gravity

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