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Willemite and Nacre Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.89-4.18
Conchoidal, Uneven
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
5.5
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-9999
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CaCO3

Willemite and Nacre Chemical Formula

While comparing Willemite and Nacre 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 Willemite and Nacre chemical formula.

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Willemite and Nacre Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Nacre Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite Vs Nacre during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is whereas that of Nacre is .