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Nephrite and Padparadscha Physical Properties

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
2.90-3.103.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Padparadscha Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Nephrite and Padparadscha Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Padparadscha Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Padparadscha Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Padparadscha is 3.95-4.10.