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Almandine and Nephrite 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
3.95-4.30
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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