Tinaksite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Nephrite

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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

2.822.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tinaksite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tinaksite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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