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Nephrite
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Nephrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

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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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2.77-2.88
Uneven
Perfect basal
2.5
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nephrite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

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