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Allanite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Allanite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Jade chemical formula.

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Allanite and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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