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Seraphinite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Seraphinite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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