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Milarite and Nephrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.52-2.60
Uneven, Conchoidal
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
5.5-6
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Milarite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Milarite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Milarite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Milarite Vs Nephrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Milarite is whereas that of Nephrite is .