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Nephrite
Nephrite

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Nephrite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
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-9999
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None
-9999
SiO2 with dumortierite

Nephrite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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