Charlesite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Nephrite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

1.79

Irregular/uneven

Perfect on {10bar10}

2.5

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

2.90-3.10

Splintery, Granular

None

6-6.5

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Charlesite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Nephrite chemical formula.

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Charlesite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite Vs Nephrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is whereas that of Nephrite is .