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Kyanite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.653.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Jadeite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Kyanite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

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