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Almandine and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
none  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Almandine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Jade chemical formula.

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Almandine and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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