Edenite and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good on (110)
Not Available
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Edenite and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Edenite and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.