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Erythrite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Sectile  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Erythrite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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