Antigorite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{001} Good
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Antigorite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Antigorite 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 Antigorite and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Antigorite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Antigorite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Antigorite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Antigorite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.