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Nephrite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
-  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Nephrite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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