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Pyrope Almandine and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.20   
2.90-3.38   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1 or 2,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6   

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Pyrope Almandine and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope Almandine and Jade chemical formula.

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Pyrope Almandine and Jade Specific Gravity

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

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