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Nephrite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Heliodor and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
-9999  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Be3Al2Si6O18  

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Nephrite and Heliodor Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Heliodor 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 Heliodor chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Heliodor Specific Gravity

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

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