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Fibrolite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Fibrolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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