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Jadeite
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Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.