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Nephrite and Strontianite Physical Properties


Strontianite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.63-3.79  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Nephrite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.

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