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Kutnohorite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.90-3.38
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
3-4
6-7
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.

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

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.