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Nephrite and Kashmir sapphire Physical Properties


Kashmir sapphire and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
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Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
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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 Kashmir sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Kashmir sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Kashmir sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Kashmir sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is Not Available whereas that of Kashmir sapphire is Not Available.

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