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Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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