Chrysotile and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Fibrous
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysotile and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysotile and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.