Anatase and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.82-3.97
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anatase and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Anatase and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anatase and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anatase and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anatase is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.