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Abalone and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Abalone and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone and Nephrite 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 Abalone and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Abalone and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Abalone and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Abalone is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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