Object ID:
1917.8.6
Collection:
Natural History-Ladies of New London
Object Name:
Nephrite
Dimensions:
H-0.5 W-3 L-4 cm
Description:
Nephrite Classification Mineral Inosilicate
A basic calium, magnesium, iron silicate. Light to medium green, adiating aggregates; also bladed and compact. Variety of actinolite (or tremolite) that is made up of tough, hard, interwoven fibers that are extremely dense.
A basic calium, magnesium, iron silicate. Light to medium green, adiating aggregates; also bladed and compact. Variety of actinolite (or tremolite) that is made up of tough, hard, interwoven fibers that are extremely dense.
Chemical Composition:
Ca/Mg/ Fe silicate
Crystal System:
Monoclinic
Specific Gravity:
2.9-3.7
Hardness:
06
Luster:
Waxy
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