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Nacre and Proustite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
-9999
CaCO3
 
Brittle
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5.51-5.64
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {10 1 1}
2.5
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Nacre and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre and Proustite 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 Nacre and Proustite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Proustite Specific Gravity

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