Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.