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Nephrite and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Wulfenite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.10  
6.50-7.00  

Fracture
Splintery, Granular  
Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Nephrite and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nephrite and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

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Nephrite and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nephrite and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nephrite and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nephrite is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.

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