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Larimar and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Larimar and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Larimar and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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