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Kurnakovite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852   
2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
Poor to indistinct on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Kurnakovite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Kurnakovite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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