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Diaspore and Nephrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.402.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diaspore and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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