Eosphorite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.082.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

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