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Tsavorite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
-  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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