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Nephrite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Nephrite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber- [C,H,O]

Nephrite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.