Tinzenite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Tinzenite

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

3.355-3.4332.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good, {???} Good

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Tinzenite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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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Tinzenite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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