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Anyolite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

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

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Anyolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anyolite 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 Anyolite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Anyolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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