Beryllonite and Allanite Physical Properties

Beryllonite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite and Allanite 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 Beryllonite and Allanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Allanite- Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)

Beryllonite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Beryllonite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Beryllonite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Beryllonite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.