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Vlasovite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.90-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Vlasovite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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