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Larvikite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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