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Lamprophyre and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Lamprophyre Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.90-3.10   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

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

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Lamprophyre and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Lamprophyre and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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