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Nephrite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Nephrite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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