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Agrellite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Agrellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.88  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
perfect [110]  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Agrellite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Agrellite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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