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Jade and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Splintery  
-  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

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

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Jade and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Allanite chemical formula.

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Jade and Allanite Specific Gravity

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

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