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Nephrite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.50-3.60  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Nephrite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.

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