Nano (Nanosital) gemstones are synthesized at a temperature
of 1700 °C by combining special glass and synthetic crystal using a technique
similar to the hydrothermal process. This produces stones that are homogeneous
in colour i.e every stone is exactly the same.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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Mohs hardness scale |
7 |
Refractive index |
1.65-1.7 |
Specific gravity |
3.5 - 4 |
Dispersion (play of colours) |
0.015 |
Melting point, °C |
1700 |
Treatment |
Can be readily polished on a
diamond polishing wheel 3/2 |
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Heat colour stability (in lost-wax casting) |
yes |