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Weloganite and Nephrite Physical Properties


Nephrite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.90-3.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery, Granular  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Weloganite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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

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