Aquamarine and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Not Available
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
3,1 basal
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Aquamarine and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Aquamarine and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aquamarine and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aquamarine and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aquamarine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.