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Jeremejevite and Nephrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.31
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Jeremejevite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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