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Chrysanthemum Stone and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Chrysanthemum Stone 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
3-4   
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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Chrysanthemum Stone and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysanthemum Stone 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 Chrysanthemum Stone and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Chrysanthemum Stone and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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