Amethyst and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amethyst and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Amethyst and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.