Legrandite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Legrandite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.98-4.042.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect, poor one {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Legrandite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Legrandite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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