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Nephrite
Nephrite

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Nephrite and Hauyne 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
 
Brittle
Gelatinises in acids
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2.4-2.5
Uneven, Conchoidal
Distinct on {110}
5-6
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Nephrite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

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