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Hibonite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Hibonite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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