Beryl and Nephrite Physical Properties

Beryl and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Nephrite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Beryl- Be₃Al₂Si₆O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Beryl and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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