Nephrite and Opal Australia Physical Properties

Nephrite and Opal Australia Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia 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 Opal Australia Specific Gravity

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