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Nephrite and Ametrine 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
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SiO2

Nephrite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine 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 Ametrine- SiO2

Nephrite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.