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Nephrite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10   
2.90-2.98   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Nephrite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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