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Nephrite and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nephrite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Adularia 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 Nephrite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Nephrite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.