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Jacinth and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Jacinth and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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