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Aventurine and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Aventurine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Aventurine and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Aventurine and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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