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Lepidocrocite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Lepidocrocite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5  
6-6.5  

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

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Lepidocrocite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidocrocite 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 Lepidocrocite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Lepidocrocite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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