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Nickeline and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Nickeline and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline and Nephrite 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 Nickeline and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Nickeline and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Nickeline and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Nickeline and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Nickeline is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.

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