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Dendrite crystal and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
-  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

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

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Dendrite crystal and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Dendrite crystal and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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