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Kunzite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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