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Nephrite and Hayne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
2.40-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Nephrite and Hayne Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Hayne 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 Hayne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
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Nephrite and Hayne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Hayne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Hayne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.40-2.50 whereas that of Hayne is 2.40-2.50.