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Nephrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
 
Brittle
Effervesces in cold
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4-4.2
Splintery
Perfect on {100} and {010}
4
CuZn(CO3)(OH)2

Nephrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite Vs Rosasite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is whereas that of Rosasite is .