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Aventurine and Nephrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-6.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aventurine and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aventurine 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 Aventurine and Nephrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aventurine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Aventurine and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aventurine and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aventurine and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aventurine is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.