Amber and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.90-3.10
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amber and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.
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