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Canadian Ammolite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Canadian Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
6-6.5   

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

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Canadian Ammolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Canadian Ammolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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