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Parisite and Nephrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.33-4.422.90-3.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Parisite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Parisite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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