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Nephrite and Danburite Physical Properties


Danburite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
2.97-3.03  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{001} Poor  

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  
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Nephrite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.

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