Nephrite and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10
1.19-1.35
Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5-4
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 Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Nephrite and Jet 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 Jet 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 Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.