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Nephrite
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Nephrite and Star diopside Physical Properties

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
 
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-9999
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Perfect
-9999
CaMgSi2O6

Nephrite and Star diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Star diopside 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 Star diopside chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Star diopside Specific Gravity

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