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Nephrite
Nephrite

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Nephrite and Viridine 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
 
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3.05-3.21
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None
7-7.5
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nephrite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Viridine Specific Gravity

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