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Hayne and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Hayne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.40-2.50   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
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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Hayne and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hayne 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 Hayne and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Hayne and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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