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Nephrite and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.50  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Nephrite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

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

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