Chondrodite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chondrodite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chondrodite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chondrodite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chondrodite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chondrodite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.